Door County Habitat for Humanity Assurance Fund
www.doorhabitat.org
920-743-2869

Since 1994, the mission of Door County Habitat for Humanity has been to provide a hand up to help others acquire and own decent and affordable housing.  We work with future homeowners to build new simple, safe, and decent homes to increase the inventory of affordable homes in Door County.  We also work with existing homeowners to complete repairs they would otherwise be unable to afford or complete on their own.  Our projects are done in partnership with the homeowners as they are required to both contribute time during the project and pay for material costs with a mortgage for home builds and a payment plan for home repairs.  Door County Habitat for Humanity provides a hand-up, not a hand-out to current and future homeowners.

Future Development Fund
www.opendoorbirdsanctuary.org
920-493-BIRD

The Open Door Bird Sanctuary raises avian awareness and inspires coexistence with the natural world of Door County, and wherever you call home. Founded in 2010 and situated on 33 acres, it’s the only facility of its kind in the area. A unique combination of environmental and wildlife education features live birds of prey both on and off-site. Our Raptor residents are unable to be released into the wild and call ODBS their forever home.

The facilities consist of outdoor aviaries, multiple program areas, a Nature Center, and Bird Care Center, used by both birds and staff/volunteers. Contributions to our fund will help with the continued development of our Master Plan which includes a walk-through songbird aviary, large pavilion, advanced show area, Visitor Center and a second avian building.

Bayside Cemetery Charitable Fund
(920) 743-5322

Since 1876, Bayside Cemetery has been a spiritual place, possessing a quiet dignity that honors and celebrates the lives of our loved ones. The Cemetery’s tranquil grounds offer not only finely sculpted monuments, but also an abundance of Mother Nature’s artistic handiwork. The natural beauty of these 27 acres imparts a serene feeling in all those who walk in this peaceful park-like setting.

Bayside Cemetery has maintained a standard of excellence by providing families with comprehensive cemetery services of the highest quality. Just north of the Sturgeon Bay city limits, beautiful grave sites and professionally maintained grounds distinguish Bayside as one of the finest cemeteries in Door County.

The Bayside Cemetery Charitable Fund provides an opportunity for the community to support the maintenance of the chapel, grounds, and other facilities of this historic cemetery.

Building for Tomorrow Fund
Lifetime for Education Fund
Now and Forever Fund
Scholarships Forever Fund

www.birchcreek.org
(920) 868-3763

Founded in 1976, Birch Creek is Door County’s unique residential center for music education and performance. Its mission is to provide intensive, performance-based instruction to promising young musicians by immersing them in a professional and mentoring environment.

Birch Creek is a school by day and a concert hall at night. During the day, music students ages 13-19 are involved in rehearsals, classes and seminars, working closely with faculty members who mentor them as musicians and guide them as young adults. At night, students join faculty to perform public concerts that directly serve Birch Creek’s mission by giving students diverse training of the highest quality as well as the real-life experience of performing before live audiences, and of performing with the frequency and varied repertoire that is required of professional musicians. Since its first class of 12 students in 1976, more than 6,000 students have studied and performed at Birch Creek.

Boys & Girls Club of Door County Fund
Facilities Fund
www.bgcblr.org/door-county/
(920) 818-1046

A lot of people know Door County as vacation land. While that is true, there are also a lot of working people whose hard work year-round helps make Door County the beautiful place that it is. Many of these working people have families and an increasing number of them rely on the services such those offered by the Boys & Girls Club of Door County.

As the old saying goes, “it takes a community to raise a child.” An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that there is a place to go during these times. The Boys & Girls Club of Door County offers that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

Crossroads at Big Creek Endowment Fund
www.crossroadsatbigcreek.org
(920) 746-5895

Once marketed as “an ideal place for a gas station,” Crossroads at Big Creek is a 200-acre nature preserve and learning center located within the city limits of Sturgeon Bay.

Crossroads’ mission is to inspire environmental stewardship through education, research, land restoration and outdoor recreation.

Support from the community helps us improve habitat for wildlife and people and allows our hiking and skiing trails to be open every day, all day at no charge for families, school groups and individuals.

DOOR CANcer Fund
www.doorcancer.com
(920) 743-8492

DOOR CANcer, Inc. is a community based charitable organization dedicated to helping Door County residents with financial needs during treatment for cancer. It strives to make life a little easier for families who are living with cancer by offering financial assistance with the costs of everyday living. While DOOR CANcer does not pay medical bills or cover prescription drugs, the organization will assist families with rent or mortgage payments, insurance premiums, transportation and lodging costs related to treatment, utility bills, food for the family and other non-medical expenses as determined appropriate. DOOR CANcer does not employ any staff – all time is donated.

Recipients must reside in Door County and be in active treatment for cancer. Generally, no funds are awarded directly to the applicant. Payment coupons or account numbers must be provided to DOOR CANcer and payment will be made directly to the company or vendor owed.

Door County Folk Alliance Endowment Fund
www.dcfolk.com

In 1995 a group of folk musicians and dance enthusiasts, led by Cy Rosenthal of Sturgeon Bay, came together to play music and hold barn dances, bringing together multiple generations for fun and fellowship. Cy saw local folk bands as a way for musicians to play together, support each other, and improve their skills. Cy died in 2010, but the all-volunteer organization he founded continues his goal of building community through music and dance.

The central activity of the alliance is a series of monthly barn dances – all open to the public – with live music provided by the Alliance band, Sugar on the Floor. The Alliance coordinates regular music “sessions” to provide local folk musicians with opportunities to learn new music and hone their skills, as well as supplying music & dance for community and special events. Donations to the Door County Folk Alliance are used to pay for dance callers, rental of the dance hall, the organization’s insurance, equipment, outreach and educational materials.